CSP105 - Regulations and the Cosmetic Industry

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Last revision date 2023-09-05 12:50:10.272
Last review date 2023-09-05 12:50:10.272

Subject Title
Regulations and the Cosmetic Industry

Subject Description
Cosmetic products marketed throughout the world must comply with jurisdictional legislation pertaining to ingredients, manufacturing, claims and labeling.  This course will focus on Canadian acts, regulations and guidelines, as well as legislation in other major global markets.  Differences and standards of practice in the global market, including definitions and regulations applied to cosmeceuticals, natural and organic products will also be discussed.

Credit Status
One credit towards the Cosmetic Science Ontario Graduate Certificate Program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

  1. Describe the regulatory policies pertinent to the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products in Canada to ensure product compliance.
  2. Discuss the role of the regulatory elements that are unique to other jurisdictions including the EU Cosmetic Directive regarding consumer safety.
  3. Critique labels of cosmetic products according to regional specifications.
  4. Assess product export potential by researching jurisdictional regulations
  5. Understand the regulatory enforcement activities identify active ingredients, categorize products based on claims, composition and proposed use.
  6. Assess environmental consideration of ingredients used in formulating and packaging cosmetics in Canada
  7. Discuss the role of industry associations in the evolution of cosmetic regulations

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